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3 days ago
Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Peer Specialist to join our team. As a Peer Specialist, you will play a vital role in providing peer recovery, person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassionate services to individuals with mental health lived experience.
Key Responsibilities- Model and promote the principles of recovery and self-help.
- Advocate for participants' civil rights and liberties.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
- Provide mental health services within the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
- Link participants to community resources and services.
- Maintain a caseload and provide regular check-ins.
- Facilitate groups and activities that promote recovery and wellness.
- Document services delivered and maintain accurate records.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- APS (Academy of Peer Services) certification or submission of application for certification within 6 months of hire.
- Peer Advocacy and Peer Bridger candidates must have been current or former recipients of mental health services.
- Basic knowledge of Self-Help Techniques and the ability to be patient and supportive with consumers.
- Knowledge of the Community Mental Health System is a plus.
- Internet savvy with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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